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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO (CENT)

Sector: Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods

Industry: Packaged Foods

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Central Garden & Pet Company

NASDAQ:CENTConsumer Defensive
Pre+1.97%$48.72
Close$47.78-0.33%AH$47.78+1.97%since
Mkt Cap$2.99B
Float8.1M
O/S62.59M
Inst Own91.4%
SI4.5%
EarningsNov 23 · in 2w
Dilution
Central Garden & Pet Company logoNASDAQ:CENTPre$48.72+1.97%
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Nov 6, 202647.1547.9946.7947.7860,465
Nov 5, 202648.9549.3447.4747.9495,674
Nov 4, 202647.5248.7747.5248.3888,159
Nov 3, 202647.0947.2046.3246.35103,980
Nov 2, 202646.0447.1845.8647.07112,123
Oct 30, 202645.4045.9545.1945.5890,409
Oct 29, 202644.6646.0744.6645.1076,859
Oct 28, 202645.0145.0144.1744.4351,200
Oct 27, 202645.4245.4244.5645.0864,126
Oct 26, 202645.5447.3645.1645.2870,069
Oct 23, 202645.1145.3941.4545.3892,042
Oct 22, 202643.0545.3143.0545.1377,837
Oct 21, 202643.1043.1042.6042.9264,551
Oct 20, 202641.8443.2841.7343.1394,772
Oct 19, 202641.6741.9140.9241.5898,300
Oct 16, 202642.2142.7041.8842.04240,437
Oct 15, 202642.0542.6441.7241.9589,802
Oct 14, 202641.0941.5340.7341.32107,783
Oct 13, 202641.1841.4540.9141.2973,357
Oct 12, 202640.4140.9740.4140.9357,518
Analyst Coverage
Analyst Coverage
ConsensusBuy
Price Target
Not available
Ratings Distribution
BUY
6
HOLD
4
SELL
0
TOTAL10
Insider Trades
InsiderTypeShares
Machek Howard profile photoMachek HowardAutomatic Sell4.6K
Machek Howard profile photoMachek HowardOption Exercise5.0K
Machek Howard profile photoMachek HowardOption Exercise5.0K
BROWN WILLIAM E profile photoBROWN WILLIAM EOther1.0K
BROWN WILLIAM E profile photoBROWN WILLIAM ESale3.9K
Walker John D. III profile photoWalker John D. IIISale5.0K
Shareholders
91.4%
Institutional
(318)
2.5%
Insiderⓘ
(19)
0.8%
5%+ Owners
(1)
5.3%
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional91.4%
Insider2.5%
5%+ Beneficial0.8%
Unattributed (incl. retail)5.3%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 62.6M · checked 9 Nov 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
About

Central Garden & Pet Company operates as a prominent manufacturer and supplier within the United States, providing a diverse portfolio of products tailored for both the lawn and garden, and pet care industries.

Its business activities are strategically divided into two main operational units: the Pet segment and the Garden segment. The Pet segment offers an extensive range of items for dogs and cats, encompassing nutritional treats, toys, cozy beds, grooming essentials, waste management solutions, and training pads. This division also caters to aquatic life, small domestic animals, reptiles, and birds, supplying crucial provisions like habitats, cages, bedding, specialized food, and dietary supplements. Moreover, it includes health and insect control products for animals and households, as well as live fish and a complete suite of aquarium necessities, such as tanks, furniture, lighting, pumps, filters, water conditioners, and food. Offerings for horses and livestock, alongside outdoor cushions and pillows, further diversify this segment's product line. Key brands associated with the Pet segment are Aqueon, Cadet, Comfort Zone, Farnam, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H Pet Products, Nylabone, and Zilla. Conversely, the Garden segment specializes in outdoor living provisions, presenting a comprehensive assortment of lawn and garden supplies. This includes grass seed, wild bird feed with feeders and houses, various fertilizers, decorative outdoor lifestyle products, and live plants.

Additionally, the segment provides a range of weed, grass, and pest control chemicals, comprising herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides. Notable brands within the Garden segment include AMDRO, Ferry-Morse, Pennington, and Sevin, along with Bell Nursery, Lilly Miller, and Over-N-Out. Central Garden & Pet Company, established in 1955, is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Key Metrics
Market Cap$2.99B
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership91.39%

based on 62.59M shares outstanding

SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods
ExchangeNASDAQ
CountryUSUS
IPO DateJul 15, 1992
Shares Outstanding62.59M
Authorized Shares
Float8.10M
52-Week Range
$30.39$49.34
$47.78(92nd percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume90.47K
60.46K today vs 90.47K avg(-33%)

30d Avg

90.47K

60d Avg

84.28K

90d Avg

94.99K

Earnings
Dividend History
No dividend history available
Compliance Status
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